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Hungary stripped of EU meeting over Ukraine stance The European Union has revoked Hungary’s right to host the upcoming meeting of foreign and defence ministers due to its controversial stance on the war in Ukraine. This decision comes shortly after Hungary assumed the presidency of the Council of the European Union and follows a contentious meeting between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell emphasised the need for consequences, stating, “We have to send a signal, even if it is a symbolic signal.” Hungary has dismissed the move as…

Landslides in Southern Ethiopia kill more than 50  Local officials have confirmed that over 50 people have died due to landslides in southern Ethiopia’s Gofa zone. The tragic incidents occurred between Sunday evening and Monday morning following heavy rains in the remote, mountainous area. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with authorities fearing the death toll may rise. Dramatic footage shows hundreds of locals digging through the debris, desperately searching for survivors beneath the collapsed hillside and exposed red earth. Meskir Mitku, the Gofa zone’s general administrator, reported that the victims included women, children, and police officers. According to Kassahun Abayneh, a…

Hollywood reacts to Joe Biden exiting the race for the White House America’s stars are reacting to the news that the US president, Joe Biden, will drop out of the race for the White House.  Biden will finish his term but will not seek re-election. The US heads to the polls in November 2024 – with the new president taking office in January 2025. The 81-year-old president has backed his VP to run as the Democratic nominee. Polling suggests it looks set Kamala Harris will face Donald Trump in November.  Biden had been facing calls to step down for several…

Tourist collapses after King’s Guard horse bites her on the arm | UK News In case you’ve had your fill of major historical events over the past couple of weeks, here’s a reminder that some things never change. This time it’s people’s eagerness to remind the world that warning signs can never quite be big enough. The notice in question is a plaque outside the Household Cavalry Museum in London which reads: ‘Beware, horses may kick or bite.’ Unsurprisingly, it’s next to a massive military horse ridden by an officer of the King’s Guard. Even less surprisingly, tourists frequently fail…

A murder investigation is under way following a shooting in Ladbroke Grove (Picture: Marcin Nowak/LNP) Teenager, 15, shot dead at family fun day in ‘Teletubbies park’ | UK News A 15-year-old boy has been shot dead during a ‘family fun day’ at a park in Notting Hill. Emergency services responded to reports of a shooting at Hornimans Park, also known as ‘Teletubbies park’, at around 7.20pm yesterday. The boy had been fatally wounded and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Named for its brightly-coloured playground, Tellytubby park had been hosting the annual ‘Park Lime’ event- which is organised by…

Serial killer John Christie arriving at court in London to face charges of murder in 1953 (Picture: Keystone/Getty Images) How a mild, middle-aged man turned his London terrace into a graveyard | UK News Highlight the bias, if any in the title by underlining the biased words or phrase in the original title The shabby, dilapidated facade of 10 Rillington Place looked like every other terrace on the west London street. However, behind its front door was a house of horrors, with bodies concealed in the garden, beneath the floorboards and even in the kitchen cupboards. Now long-demolished, the Notting…

No arrests have yet been made and police want to question the man pictured (Picture: Metropolitan Police Service) Painted Pride flags defaced by vandal for third time in Forest Gate | UK News A man is wanted for a string of homophobic and transphobic hate crimes after he vandalised Pride flags three times. The three large Pride flags were vandalised outside Forest Gate railway station in London, on Friday. This follows vandalism on June 23 and June 26 which police officers say are linked. No arrests have yet been made. James Rush from the Metropolitan Police said: ‘We stand with the…

Illia Zabarnyi has explained his decision to sign a new contract at AFC Bournemouth despite being linked to Arsenal in the summer transfer window. Zabarnyi has established himself as one of the most impressive young defenders in the Premier League after just one full top-flight season at the Vitality Stadium. It emerged a few days ago that the Gunners were ‘monitoring’ the highly-rated Ukraine international centre-back, who is already a huge Cherries fan-favourite. Arsenal sent scouts to watch Zabarnyi in action at Euro 2024 and had been ‘hoping’ to secure a deal for him, according to reports, but they have…

Chelsea have been urged to hijack West Ham’s move for N’Golo Kante and bring their former player back to Stamford Bridge. West Ham have expressed interest in signing Kante, who spent last season at Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad after ending his seven-year spell at Chelsea. Kante enjoyed much personal and collective success in West London, lifting Premier League and Champions League trophies and establishing himself as a fans’ favourite with the Chelsea faithful. The 33-year-old impressed for Euro 2024 semi-finalists France out in Germany and has since been heavily linked with a return to the Premier League. New West…

Arsenal’s £55m star forward Gabriel Jesus and Tottenham’s Richarlison have reportedly become top targets for Al-Ahli in the summer transfer window. Jesus currently has a market value of €65m (£55m) according to Transfermarkt, and it was reported back in May that Arsenal were very much open to offers. The Gunners splashed out £45m to sign Jesus from Manchester City in the summer of 2022 and the player has struggled with injury problems on and off. Brazil international Jesus has played 69 matches for the north Londoners to date, producing 19 goals and 15 assists during his two-year spell at the…